Job summary
- To provide care in accordance with
best practice and
legislative requirements,
reflecting policies and
procedures and agreed
standards under the
direction of the Senior Carer/Nurse
- l To support and enable Residents to maintain skills
and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care unique to each individual
- To maintain skills
at a current level, undertake such training and development as required from time-to-time to maintain and progress knowledge
Main duties of the job
- Ensure Residents are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing
- To contribute to the efficient running of the service
- Support Residents to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
- Ensure Care Plans and other information about how to support Residents are followed
- Be responsible for informing the Senior Carer/Nurse of any changes in the needs of Residents
- Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support
- Develop effective working relationships with other employees within The British Home
- Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Residents
- If desired by the Resident, maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life
- Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Be a role model for other carers and be an ambassador for the service
- Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times
About us
British Home is a registered charity offering services that improve the lives of people living with neuro-disability: rehabilitation; residential care; respite support; and palliative care. Every resident at British Home has been affected by neuro-disability whether that is as result of accident or trauma, stroke, or a consequence of a degenerative condition or illness.
There is capacity for 80 people on site, with each resident having their own, private accommodation. Services are delivered through a multi-disciplinary team under the leadership of the Director of Care. As the nature of neuro-disability is unique to each individual, so the range and frequency of facilities and services people use will be tailored to their own needs and aspirations.
Every resident is able to access rehabilitation and reablement services, whether that is in their own room or in the therapy gym (or both). They support residents to use local amenities and shops, and visit community organisations, sports events and external facilities as appropriate.
Some of the home's residents stay only a short time until they move onto different accommodation, for example in an adapted home in the community, whereas for others British Home is a long-term home. For all residents, British Home provides a safe, comfortable and suitable therapeutic environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure Residents are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing
- To contribute to the efficient running of the service
- Support Residents to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
- l Ensure Care Plans and other information about how to support Residents are followed
- Be responsible for informing the Senior Carer/Nurse of any changes in the needs of Residents
- Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support
- Develop effective working relationships with other employees within The British Home
- Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Residents
- If desired by the Resident, maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life
- Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Be a role model for other carers and be an ambassador for the service
- Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times
- Knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards
- Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of CQC and their requirements
- Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role
- Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management
- Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role
- Be open to learning opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure Residents are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing
- To contribute to the efficient running of the service
- Support Residents to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
- l Ensure Care Plans and other information about how to support Residents are followed
- Be responsible for informing the Senior Carer/Nurse of any changes in the needs of Residents
- Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support
- Develop effective working relationships with other employees within The British Home
- Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Residents
- If desired by the Resident, maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life
- Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Be a role model for other carers and be an ambassador for the service
- Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times
- Knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards
- Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of CQC and their requirements
- Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role
- Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management
- Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role
- Be open to learning opportunities
Person Specification
Skill Requirements
Essential
- - Maintain all Care Plans/care records in accordance with The British Home policy
- - Ability to induct and orientate new employees to the job role and service
- - Provide Residents with support/assistance as they accomplish daily tasks, including bathing, eating, dressing, grooming and using the bathroom
- - Communicate any problems, concerns or changes to Residents family members as needed
- - Carers must build rapport with Residents by establishing personal connections and showing interest in their lives
- - Carers must be able to communicate effectively with Residents
- - Carers must have the communication skills to inform colleagues, management and professionals about the needs of Residents
- - Carers need to be able to adapt and address situations quickly
- - Plan, develop, implement and assess approaches to promote health and well-being, whilst recognising and reporting situations where there might be a need for protection
Qualifications
Essential
- Good English - Written and verbal
- RQF qualifications in Social Care
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a similar environment.
- Previous experience of working in a similar role.
- Experience of working with Residents, in particular, those that may have additional support needs.
Person Specification
Skill Requirements
Essential
- - Maintain all Care Plans/care records in accordance with The British Home policy
- - Ability to induct and orientate new employees to the job role and service
- - Provide Residents with support/assistance as they accomplish daily tasks, including bathing, eating, dressing, grooming and using the bathroom
- - Communicate any problems, concerns or changes to Residents family members as needed
- - Carers must build rapport with Residents by establishing personal connections and showing interest in their lives
- - Carers must be able to communicate effectively with Residents
- - Carers must have the communication skills to inform colleagues, management and professionals about the needs of Residents
- - Carers need to be able to adapt and address situations quickly
- - Plan, develop, implement and assess approaches to promote health and well-being, whilst recognising and reporting situations where there might be a need for protection
Qualifications
Essential
- Good English - Written and verbal
- RQF qualifications in Social Care
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a similar environment.
- Previous experience of working in a similar role.
- Experience of working with Residents, in particular, those that may have additional support needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
